federally qualified health center site
Southwest Health Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
About Southwest Health Center
Southwest Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Indianapolis, Marion County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 57.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Marion County.
Health Net, Inc. runs 27 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Southwest Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Southwest Health Center under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151852 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Southwest Health Center
Southwest Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Indiana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,376,933 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-452-4800; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Southwest Health Center is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Southwest Health Center is at 1522 W Morris St, Indianapolis, IN, 46221-1499, Marion County.
Indianapolis measures 2,365 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 57.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at indyhealthnet.org.
Call 317-957-2500 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Southwest Health Center
The nearest Health Net, Inc. site is Holy Family Shelter Clinic in Indianapolis, 2.1 miles away.
Crispus Attucks Clinic in Indianapolis is the next one out, 2.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is IPS School 46 - Daniel Webster, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Marion County carries 105 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Shelter Clinic | Same network · Indianapolis | 2.1 mi |
| Crispus Attucks Clinic | Same network · Indianapolis | 2.4 mi |
| Salvation Army Family Shelter Clinic (for women and children) | Same network · Indianapolis | 2.5 mi |
| HealthNet Homeless Initiative Program | Same network · Indianapolis | 2.6 mi |
| Southeast Health Center | Same network · Indianapolis | 2.6 mi |
| HealthNet Downtown Health Center | Same network · Indianapolis | 3 mi |
| IPS School 46 - Daniel Webster | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 0.3 mi |
| George Washington High School - SBC | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.2 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.9 mi |
| IPS 31 School Base Clinic - James A. Garfield | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.9 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Westside | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.9 mi |
| Matchbook Learning at No 63 | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.3 mi |
| Adult and Child Health - Garfield Park | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.4 mi |
| Path School (67) | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.5 mi |
| Raphael Health Center - Salvation Army | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.5 mi |
| Aspire Indiana Health - New Acess Point - MACY | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Southwest Health Center
Does Southwest Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151852 for Southwest Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 317-957-2500 to confirm.
What kind of site is Southwest Health Center?
HRSA records Southwest Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. Health Net, Inc. operates it alongside 27 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Southwest Health Center?
HRSA reports 57.5 operating hours a week at Southwest Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 317-957-2500 for open days.
Where is Southwest Health Center?
Southwest Health Center is at 1522 W Morris St, Indianapolis, IN, 46221-1499, Marion County. The area measures 2,365 people per square mile. Marion County holds 105 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Southwest Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Southwest Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 317-957-2500 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Health Net, Inc. locations near Southwest Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Health Net, Inc. sites to Southwest Health Center and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Indiana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Indiana formularies free at 1-800-452-4800.